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WU09 GXK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Multi-colour Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,185 mi
Last recorded138,185 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 GXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 138,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower blind spot mirror missing

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower blind spot mirror missing

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 12 Jan 2021 138,185 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215 not 235 (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower blind spot mirror missing

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower blind spot mirror missing

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 12 Apr 2019 105,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 105,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,371 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,601 miles

o/s front both rear tyres side walls showing signs of wear

Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,044 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside seat base damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nail n/s front tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2016 58,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

nail n/s front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,688 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat torn

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise check fuel tank damp suspect hydraulic pipes leaking

drivers seat belt webbing in advance state of wear

Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise check fuel tank damp suspect hydraulic pipes leaking

drivers seat belt webbing in advance state of wear

Pass 1 May 2013 40,409 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 40,409 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,130 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 35,128 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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WU09 GXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Multi-colour with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 142,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU09 GXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU09 GXK registered?

WU09 GXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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